Collateral Damage Daily for August 16

Neil Walker suffered a dislocated little finger in his right hand last night in a play at second base where Mark Ellis clipped Walker’s feet. Walker tried to brace his fall but dislocated his finger. X-rays were negative, but Walker will visit a hand specialist to see if he requires a DL stint. … Mitch Moreland is dealing with a bruised left toe that he suffered on Monday by fouling a pitch off. He’s day-to-day and will serve as the DH until it is fully healed. … Sam Lecure is battling right shoulder inflammation and may need a DL stint. … Jonathan Broxton is dealing with right shoulder soreness and is day-to-day. … Yadier Molina is limited by tightness in his lower back and will probably miss a few more games. … Bud Norris had to leave yesterday’s game with a left foot contusion caused by a comebacker. …Wilson Betemit has been unable to shake his right wrist soreness.. He’s going to have an MRI today. … Justin Ruggiano had to leave yesterday’s game with a right oblique strain and could need a trip to the DL. …Orlando Hudson had to leave because of a bruised left toe and will be re-evaluated today. Preliminary x-rays were negative. … Travis Snider aggravated his right hamstring and could miss a few more days.

Subtractions

Anthony Swarzak was activated from the 15-day DL after missing three weeks with a strained rotator cuff in his right shoulder. Swarzak made it back 50 percent faster than the average pitcher. He will return to the role of spot starter and long reliever, but his usage will have to be carefully monitored. Switching roles can stress the body and could be a factor in his strained shoulder.